Glass Arts

Glass is about light—light striking the surface—its reflection, its absorption, its transmission. In the Glass Arts Studio a simple mixture of silicates becomes art. In a kiln, it can be fused or cast into a mold. It can be torch flame working to create beads or sculpture. Set into a lead frame, it is called stained glass and, arranged and grouted, it is a mosaic. It can be cold worked with grinders, saws, sanders, and drills to create a stunning desired effect.

To form their visions, studio members have access to a variety of equipment, including dedicated fusing kilns, bead kilns, a vitrograph kiln, a Fordom flexible shaft, ring saw, grinders, and 14” wet saw. Soon to come: Bead/sculptural torches, lap grinder, and a belt sander. And in the new year we will add more highly skilled teachers ready to show you how to use all of it. To find out about upcoming classes, check the Glass Arts Studio Calendar.

Monitored Open Studio

BARN members have unlimited use of Monitored Open Studio provided they have been authorized by the Glass Arts Studio. Non-members have limited paid access, again with Glass Arts Studio authorization through class work. Studio use is limited to the specific areas and equipment to which the BARN member or non-member has been authorized to access.

A monitor is present to answer questions. If your work needs to be fired in the kiln, fill out the proper paperwork and discuss the firing with the monitor. Leave your work on the shelf.

Toolboxes are available for your use

Always clean your work space and return all tools and supplies to their proper location

BARN members may use the Glass Arts Studio during Open Access hours provided they have been authorized by the Glass Arts Studio and provided a class or other activity is not in session. Studio use is limited to the specific areas and equipment to which the BARN member has been authorized to access.

If your work needs to be fired in the kiln, fill out the proper paperwork . Leave your work on the shelf.

Toolboxes are available for your use.

Always clean your work space and return all tools and supplies to the proper location.